TRAVEL AWARE – PREPARING FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY TRAVEL ABROAD
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) provide the latest travel advice by country including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health. For the latest FCO advice please refer to www.gov.uk/travelaware
Current travel health information can be found by visiting www.travelhealthpro.org.uk a resource set up by the Department of Health. The advice can change on all sites so please check regularly for updates.
Your financial protection: ATOL LICENCE T7448
When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays [in this brochure/on this website] are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate.
Contract
If your package holiday includes flights, then your contract will be with Falcon And Sachz Ltd. Do note that if any component of travel and holiday is booked directly by yourself, for example, Flight, VISA etc. then we cannot be responsible for that componenet. For more details on difference between Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements visit Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulation 2018 .
The air holiday package shown is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is T7448. If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Please read our booking terms and conditions, including cancellation policy before confirming your holiday.
Further information on Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulation 2018 can be found on https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents
Travel Documents and Vouchers
Accommodation Only -You will be sent an email confirming booking within the next 48 hours. Please check carefully that all details are correct. If there are any inconsistencies, please advise us as soon as possible. Accommodation voucher will be emailed separately. These are for presentation at the hotel reception at point of check in. Flight Inclusive Offers - You will be sent an email confirming your booking within the next 48 hours. Please check carefully that all details are correct. If there are any inconsistencies, please advise us as soon as possible. Modern Airline confirmations are now ticketless and therefore, you will not receive any hard copy. However you will be sent an email detailing your flight information along with a reference number that will enable you to manage your booking online. Accommodation voucher will be emailed separately. These are for presentation at the hotel reception at point of check in. Please do make sure that you add enquiry@falconandsachz.com to your ‘Safe Senders’ list or check the ‘Junk mail’ folder regularly for receipt of your travel documentation. We will email all documents out as soon as possible (subject to payment terms). All documentation is emailed/ dispatched at least 15 days prior to departure. If you have not received all documentation by this time, please contact us at enquiry@falconandsachz.com. If you have further questions then please do not hesitate to contact us
Important Travel Related Information
Although we make an effort to provide up to date information we cannot promise that all hotel amenities and services will be accessible during your stay, especially when travelling during off peak time.
For above listed and other destinations please write to us for more information or contact the relevant high commission/ embassy/ UK agencies before confirming your travel arrangements and holidays. This is your responsibility.
Star rating standard may differ to that of Europe or the UK
Passports, Visas and health requirements
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents before departure. All costs incurred in obtaining such documentation must be paid by you. We regret we cannot accept liability if you are refused entry on to any transport or into any country due to failure on your part to carry correct documentation. It is your responsibility or any member of your party that you must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country (ies) to or through which you are intending to travel. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results in fines, surcharges or other financial penalty being imposed on us, you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.
- Please check your passport carefully and must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country (ies) you are travelling to or through.
- If you are currently not in possession of a valid passport please make sure you leave plenty of time before your holiday to apply for this document.
Health and vaccinations
- Information on health is contained in the Department of Health leaflet T7.1 (Health Advice for Travellers) available from your local Department of Health office and most Post Offices. It can also be viewed or printed at www.dh.gov.uk/en/publicationsandstatistics
- For holidays in the EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) prior to departure. NB this card has replaced the E111 form, which is no longer valid.
- Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice on your specific needs as early as possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures such as anti-malaria tablets are taken early enough (which may be a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. It is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended and required vaccination and health precautions in good time before departure. Advice is available from your GP surgery and from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (www.nathnac.org).
Health and safety overseas
- Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk can vary considerably around the world and travel to certain countries may make it advisable, or even compulsory to be inoculated against certain illnesses. Therefore, it is essential that you take professional advice about inoculations and other health precautions at the time of booking. Do bear in mind that certain inoculations and preventative measures such as malaria protection may need to be taken well in advance of your departure.
- As requirements can change, we recommend that you re-check the situation closer to your departure date. Sources of information include:
- The Department of Health – you can obtain a free leaflet, Health Advice for Travellers, from most main post offices.
- If you are a UK resident, you are entitled to medical treatment at reduced cost or sometimes free, when temporarily visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Only treatment provided under the state scheme is covered. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you.
- Please note: Not all UK residents are covered in Denmark, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. Please visit www.ehic.org.uk for further details. You can apply for an EHIC, free of charge, on this website or alternatively by calling 0845 606 2030; or by picking up an application form from the post office.
Holiday Insurance
- It is a condition of booking that you are adequately insured.
- Delay protection plan: If flights are cancelled or delayed, airlines normally have an obligation to look after you.
- Dependent upon the length and nature of the delay, these obligations include providing you with meals and hotel accommodation, assuming always that those services are available.
- If the airline will not provide you with these services, most holiday insurers will cover you if you are required to pay for them yourself. It is essential when choosing a holiday insurance policy that it provides you with cover in this important area.
- Where the airline that you’re travelling with won’t provide meals or accommodation in the event of delays, we will do our best (subject to availability) to offer you these services at the lowest possible price. It will be your responsibility to pay for these services at the point that you receive them, and to obtain receipts to enable you to make a subsequent claim against your insurers.
- Under no circumstances will we be liable to meet any costs should such an event arise
Please visit FCO website for travel advisory
Please contact us via email if further information or clarification is required
enquiry@falconandsachz.com
Included activities
Daily Tours and activities listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation
Occasionally we may need to substitute one or more of the hotels with that of a similar standard.
Journey times
India is a huge country and drive times between destinations can sometimes be long and this is unavoidable. Journey times are listed in the itinerary and are estimated. India is a vast country with diverse topography. From North India to the South of India the road condition vary depending on the region of travel. You may find modern express highways to un-surfaced dirt roads/tracks.
Group size
Private Tour: All arrangemnts and transport are private. Group Tour: There is a maximum of 12 persons per group and minimumof 1 person.
India holiday Visa requirements
An Indian visa is required for all British, European & American passport holders and MUST be obtained before your arrival in India. Recent changes mean you can now apply for an e-Visa at a cost of $60USD per person at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. (For Europe and America passport holders please contact us on enquiry@falconandsachz.com for additional information)
This must be completed between 7-30 days prior to arrival in India, e.g. if you are applying on 01 June then you can select an arrival date from 05 June-04 July. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from India and have at least two blank pages. Further information can be viewed on the above link.
Trip Highlights
- Overnight stay in Luxury Houseboat
- City tour of Fort Kochin
- Golden Sandy beach: Marari Beach and traditional fishermen village
- Periyaar Wild life sanctuary: Wild Elephant and Tiger Reserve
- Munnar: Hill Station, Tea plantation and museum
- Culture; Complimentary tickets for Kathakali performance
- Witness the ceremonies in Sri Meenakshi temple with hundreds of pilgrims and the smell of incense
- Bullock Cart ride
- Enjoy France in India in the former colonial enclave of Pondicherry
- Soak up the view of the Shore Temple at sunset
Included
- In-destination transfers
- Accommodation in 3 star &4 star resorts & heritage hotels
- Entrance to Periyaar wild life sanctuary
- Overnight stay in houseboat with all meals
- Private touring with English speaking driver throughout
- Buffet Breakfast at all hotels
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- Private Airport transfers in India
- Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at temples/ Fort Kochin
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Entrance Fees where applicable
- Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow $3 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Tipping Kitty: $20-30 USD
Your financial protection: ATOL LICENCE T7448
When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays [in this brochure/on this website] are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate.
Visa/Entry Requirement
Travel Advisory
Destination Advisory
HOTELS
Abad Alleppey 1 Bed Premium HouseBoat, Alleppey
The Houseboats are built in traditional rice boat (Kettuvalam) style. The houseboat is reinforced with a five partition steel hull for durability and safety. The Eco friendly materials of bamboo, areca nut tree, bamboo mats and coir gives the houseboat roof its old world charm. Local craftsman handiwork has created beautiful interiors and a heritage look. Our houseboats offer modern amenities with food cooked and served on board.
Premium houseboat will provide guests with 1 bedroom, towels, clean linen, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Dunes, Kochin
Dunes is a contemporary designed four-star hotel with easy access to major attractions.
Room amenities: All rooms come equipped with flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, minibar and an electric kettle. En-suite bathrooms come with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Restaurants & Facilities: Serves Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines. Along with two restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Additionally it is home to a small fitness centre, a coffee shop and a rooftop terrace.
Location: The hotel is 2 miles from Cochin Shipyard, 2 miles from Marine Drive and 4 miles from Lulu Mall. Mattancherry and Tripunithara Palace are 11 miles with The Cochin International Airport being 23 miles.
Our Rating: Hotel Rating: 4 Star. Our Rating: 3.5 stars
Turtle Beach Resorts, Mararikulam
Abad turtle beach resort spread across an area of 13 acres of land, the beach resort is located at Mararikulam, a traditional fishing village about 30 miles from Fort Kochi. The resort overlooks the white sandy Marari beach. The resort is home to 29 beach cottages and villas.The rooms are modern, spacious, aiir-conditioned with en-suite. All have individual patios, are equipped with modern amenities such as a television, telephone, fridge, tea/coffee maker and a safety locker. An Ayurveda (herbal) centre offers wellness treatments and massages and manned by experienced masseurs. The multi cuisine restaurant offers both Indian & continental cuisine and located next to an elevated infinity swimming pool with sun bathing opportunities.
Chola Heritage, Karakudi
Chola is a well located hotel in the small temple town of Karakudi. It has its own vegetarian cuisine restaurant and limited hour room service. The hotel offers free WiFi for its guests.
All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a kettle and air-conditioning, while bathrooms have a shower and a hairdryer.
This small heritage hotel has a welcoming and comfortable setting blended in with South India heritage and cultural charm.
Hotel Rating: 3 Star Our Rating: 3 Star Room Type: Deluxe Room
Poppys Hotel, Madhurai
Poppy’s Hotel is just a few miles from the famous Meenakshi Temple. All its single and double executive rooms offer king-sized beds, a mini bar, kettle, safety deposit box, adjustable air-conditioning and a writing table. Its private bathroom has complimentary toiletries as standard and many of its room offering excellent city views.
Its in-house restaurant serves Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. Room service can be requested in advance for in-room dining. In addition to its restaurant, this property boasts of a well-designed bar makes with a relaxing ambience. And then there is the swimming pool for guests to enjoy after a day’s tour of this temple town.
Hotel Rating: 4 Star Our Rating: 4 Star Room Type: Executive Room
Ideal Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram
The Resort is about 28 miles from the International Airport with an outdoor pool, spa and wellness centre and is a beachfront property.
All rooms are equipped with a Television, air conditioning, mini bar, electric kettle and hair dryer. From each room one can enjoy either a pool view or garden view from.
There is an in-house a restaurant that serves an extensive multi cuisine menu, specialising in Sri Lankan & Indian dishes. The bar serves refreshing beverages all day including at the poolside. Room service available 24-hours a day.
Hotel Rating: 3 Star Our Rating: 3 Star Room Type: Standard Deluxe
The Leaf Resort, Munnar
A fine resort on the outskirts of Munnar with charming cottages and landscaped grounds. The boutique resort offers breathtaking valley views from certain vantage points. Walking trails lead to herb and organic vegetable allotments. Then there is the infinity swimming pool and in-house restaurant. There is the option to partake in cooking classes and learn how to prepare tasty regional delicacies. I the evening there are amazing views of the night sky.
All its rooms have a double bed and come with a television set and kettle. Do note that due to the cool climate of the hills most resorts do not offer air-conditioning
Hotel Rating: 4 Star Our Rating: 3 star plus Room Type: Green Leaf
Spice Grove, Thekaddy
Spice Grove Resort is bordered by picturesque plantations and forest greenery, has an outdoor pool, a fitness and Spa center with an in-house restaurant
It’s tastefully decorated rooms come equipped with a mini bar, tea/ coffee maker, electronic safety lockers and twenty four hour room service. A flat-screen TV and fan are also included. En-suite bathrooms have hot water shower facilities and complimentary toiletries.
Its Planters Restaurant serves Pan- Asian and Continental cuisines. Local Indian specialties can be enjoyed at its ethnic restaurant called Cricket.
Do note that due to the cool climate of the hills most resorts do not offer air-conditioning
Hotel Rating: 4 Star Our Rating: 4 Star Room Type: Deluxe Room
Sangam Hotel, Tanjore
Sangam Hotel with an outdoor swimming pool is located a kilometer from South India’s largest place of worship, the Brahadeeshwara Temple. There are two in-house dining options where guests can enjoy international and local dishes. Its Layam Bar offers refreshing beverages and light snacks for guests.
Stylish rooms are discerningly decorated with modern interiors with large windows to make the best use of natural light. Each room is equipped with a television and minibar. Its en-suite bathrooms have shower and complimentary toiletries as standard.
Hotel Rating: 3 Star Our Rating: 3 Star Room Type: Standard Executive room
EATING & DRINKING
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay. You may choose to upgrade to Half Board or Full Board by calling us on +44 208 407 1784.
DEPOSITS
Are you booking 45 days in advance? No need to pay in full today! We will only take a 20% deposit (terms & conditions apply) 20% deposit per person for Tour Only selection 40% deposit per person for With Flight selection Balance payment is collected 45 days before departure date. If departure date is less that 45 days at the time of booking then 100% payment is collected. If you want to discuss deposit required or a payment plan or require more information then please call +44 208 407 1784
FLIGHTS INFORMATION
Please call us on +44 208 407 1784 to discuss flight options available with this package. This package can be booked with or without flight component. If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Falcon and Sachz Ltd. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is T 7448. Alternatively call Civil Aviation Authority to confirm our membership on +44 207 453 6700 between 9am and 5pm.
LICENSABLE PRODUCTS
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate.
YOUR FINANCIAL PROTECTION
When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong.